Skype was created by Niklas Zennstrom and Janus Friis, launched August 2003; Skpye is a free software application that allows peer-to-peer interaction by using video conferencing, instant messaging, file sharing, and phone calls over the internet or a phone that allows Skype service. Video:
B. Facts or Need to Knows
Connects people all over the world.
Everyday Millions of people use Skype to communicate.
Skype added 35,000,000 users in 2008
2.6 billion minute of Skype outcalls were made in 2008.
Step Two: Download Skype Application at "Get Skype" tab
Step Three: Go through your computers downloading process, then drag the Skype icon image onto your desktop.
Step Four: Make a user account
Step Five: Add your friends by going to the "contact" tab and click "New Contact."
Step Six: After adding your friends; for example: "Bob Smith" then double click on top of their name; then you can either chat, call or video call with your friend when they come online.
D. Examples in “real life”/general uses-
Keeping in touch with your families from different state and countries.
Connecting with your friends.
File sharing
Conference Calling up to 25 people
Voice calls - leaving messages for people.
E. Classroom/Learning Uses
1. Teacher Uses -
Instructional Video Conferences Class
When Instructing an online class, teachers can use skype to introduce themselves and their classmates.
Teachers can bring in guest speakers by using Skype.
Teacher can have video conference with parents
Professional developments conferences.
2. Student Uses-
Field Trips
Share File
Student can ask for help from other instructors, and get information from authors
Students can use Skype to do homework with their partners.
Skype allows students to have pen pals from all around the world
3. Possible differentiation for Special Needs/ELL students-
If a student has cancer, he/she can access the students activities by using skype from home or a hospital
If a studnet has a IEP or is self contained, they can still be included in their general education classes
4. Parent uses-
Parents can communicate with teachers by video conference
When children move out to college in a different state or country, parents can use skype to communicate with them.
F. Resource links to examples of classroom uses or articles/online sources with suggestions for use in the classroom, lesson plans
Innovations Mini Teach
Joe BeasleyKasia GraySallar Kalle
A. What is Skype?
Skype was created by Niklas Zennstrom and Janus Friis, launched August 2003; Skpye is a free software application that allows peer-to-peer interaction by using video conferencing, instant messaging, file sharing, and phone calls over the internet or a phone that allows Skype service.Video:
B. Facts or Need to Knows
C . How to Create Your Own
D. Examples in “real life”/general uses-
E. Classroom/Learning Uses
1. Teacher Uses -2. Student Uses-
3. Possible differentiation for Special Needs/ELL students-
4. Parent uses-
F. Resource links to examples of classroom uses or articles/online sources with suggestions for use in the classroom, lesson plans
- Skype Classrooms Around The World:
http://www.convergemag.com/edtech/Skype-Connects-Classrooms-Around-the-World.html- Awesome Ways To Use Skype:
http://www.teachingdegree.org/2009/06/30/50-awesome-ways-to-use-skype-in-the-classroom/- Skype Help:
https://support.skype.com/- Skype Lesson Plans (cont.)
http://www.squidoo.com/skype-english-lessons- Skype in School-Experiences:
http://skypeinschools.pbworks.com/Experiences- Skpye Teaching Teachers Blog:
http://etceteraward.blogspot.com/2009/07/bringing-world-into-your-classroom-with.htmlG. Citations/Works Cited (in APA style)
Chang, Chris (Modified 17, May 2009). Skype for Teachers Introduction in 3 Minutes. http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=105424. Retrieved 14, Sept. 2010.
Fritze, Lee (N.D.). Skype English Lessons. http://www.squidoo.com/skype-english-lessons. Retrieved 16, Sept. 2010.
Roscorla, Tanya (Modified 17, March 2010). Skype Classrooms Around the World. http://www.convergemag.com/edtech/Skype-Connects-Classrooms-Around-the-World.html. Retrieved 14, Sept. 2010.
Say it Visually (Modified 29, June 2009). Skype Explained Visually. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1mflr-kQlk&feature=player_embedded. Retrieved 14, Sept. 2010.
Skype in Schools (Modified 10, Aug. 2010). Experiences. http://skypeinschools.pbworks.com/Experiences. Retrieved 16, Sept. 2010.
Skype (N.D.) Skype. http://about.skype.com/. Retrieved 14, Sept. 2010.Teaching Degree (30, June 2009). Teaching Degree. http://www.teachingdegree.org/2009/06/30/50-awesome-ways-to-use-skype-in-the-classroom/. Retrevied 14, Sept. 2010.Ward (Modified 11, July 2009). Bringing the World into Your Classroom with Skype. http://etceteraward.blogspot.com/2009/07/bringing-world-into-your-classroom-with.html. Retrieved 16, Sept. 2010.Wikipedia (Modified 14, Sept. 2010). Skype. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skype. Retrieved 14, Sept. 2010.
Make sure to include adapted from (give credit to any former mini-teach site you used)
http://innovations08.pbworks.com/Skype -- Name Unknown